Dave Anderson

I've been relatively busy rehearsing my one man band epic loop pedal extravaganza, when I should have been packing for Melbourne. I'm dealing with the fact that I can't call myself an acoustic Sydney singer/songwriter anymore(search google), now that I'm moving, and now that I have an electric that I adore.

So for my next few gigs, I'm thinking new songs, old songs, theatrics...even toying with projectors. Yep I could be suffering majorly from 'over thinking not playing enough syndome'. So I've booked three gigs so far, and I'm adding a few more.

These are the one's I can share:
- Sat June 6 "Goodbye Sydney" @ El Rocco/Bar Me in Sydney.
- Thurs July 23 "Hello Melb" @ the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne.

The other is back at my favourite venue Mojo's in Freo, but it's a while off so no point telling you now cos you'll no doubt forget. I'm also going to be doing a live interview on Triple R when I get down to Melbourne. Hope I'm funnier than I normally am.

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A friend asked me the other day what I was listening to. To be honest I'm finding it hard to get massively inspired by new music at the moment. I've probably been too busy to dig around and find something inspiring. (As a mental note I should release my album this time next year).

I've signed up for last.fm and paid my money so I'm hoping I get inspiration from a 'sounds like' artists off that. I bought the new Ben Harper and that's getting good airplay in the car. Just have't driven enough lately.

Since I last posted something on what I liked and didn't liked (and for anyone who actually reads this), the new Gomez was also a slow burner. No where near as in your face as the last one, which means I've spent a lot more quality time with it.

I've also given Lisa Hannigan and Nizlopi a fair scratching. Lisa used to sing with Damien Rice and I've been hanging for an album from her for ages.

Whilst I might be in a little bit of a lull now I know there is some serious releases coming. Off the top of my head (and without researching) I think we've got:

- Pearl Jam
- Dave Matthews
- Wilco
- Damien Rice (surely...)
- Paul Dempsey
- David Ford (apparently he is recording now so might be a while off)

Anyway that's a good enough list for me. There were rumours abound that Ben Harper would be supporting Pearl Jam on their tour later in the year. How good.

Last.FM here I come. Until then is there something that is really floating your boat right now that I should listen to?

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There was a line in last night's underbelly that went;

"The best thing about Sydney, is the road out of it to Melbourne, Dave."

He was talking to a guy called Dave, so hence the "Dave" on the end. So I thought, maybe he's right? Maybe Melbourne is the place to be from now on.

So I'm packing up my things with a few fond memories of Sydney, and some exciting times ahead. Whenever I make serious decisions I get the little devil and the little angel on my shoulder. One positive and the other negative and they dance around each other for a bit, throwing in the odd comment, until there is this big stand off. That's when it's decision time and things get serious. Like when I throw a chicken wing down for my dogs. Happy fighting becomes something else. "Dog eat Dog so they say".

I just tend to think, that Melbourne is more suited to me. The pubs, music, AFL and a more relaxed feeling. I've always loved being down there. Plus I can see my favourite band more frequently Epicure.

So I'm desperately searching for a final gig. The last stance as a Sydney singer/songwriter (i'm going to lose my google status!). Of course it won't be the last gig ever in Sydney is just likely to be the last one that I restring my guitar whilst on the couch, gather up my pedals, pat my dogs, and drive to the venue for.

I'd love for you to come once I find the venue.

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What goes up must come down. But jeez I'm sinking faster than the Titanic. We are talking a fall faster than the West Coast Eagles post Judd and Cousins. In fact since John Howard, it's unlikely that you have seen anyone fall out of favour faster than I have.

Friday I was sitting on top of the perch. I got home from work a little down in the dumps with music, and then I logged onto the Triple M 'Unsigned Find' Website and was elated to see my song "Write You Away" sitting on top of the tree. NUMBER 1. You bewty!!!

"Don't get ahead yourself Dave, there is a long way to go. $10k would really help fund the next album...but be patient" was one voice, the other was "Stuff that, $10k on booze how rock'n'roll". Right how do I win this thing? Or at least rig it to keep me in it. It's only a week to go and I need to be in the top 10.

Mate I tell you what I was popular Friday night. Don't want to brag too much but total strangers were wanting to be my friend and stuff. I was riding the wave. Killer tube you know, wind in my hair, suspension of time, then...I get dumped face first into the sand.

I doubt you will find anyone who had serious fame like I did, lose it so quickly. Not Ian Baker Finch. Not Jelena Dokic. Dave Anderson.

Got to stop the rot I was thinking. Checked the song plays. Nothing wrong with them, they are high in comparison to the other chumps, I mean artists. This is obviously not the judging criteria. This is a bloody MYSTERY that's what it is. I'm talking CSI, Cold Case, Bones and X-Files.

Falling faster and harder than anyone before. Except perhaps my year 6 teacher, after she tripped on my WWF Survivor Series VHS tape. She hit hard.

First it was a few spots, then a few more, then I'm out of the top 50. Don't stop there I thought. If your going to fall make it spectacular. Make it newsworthy!

Not sure if I've peaked at my lowest yet but I'm comfortably resting in 140th. It's like that car game Daytona...when you get out to an early lead the computer plays 'catch up' on you. Yeah, well you've lapped me now so anytime you want to take my handbrake off I'd be appreciative.

Too many thoughts come to mind. Don't count your chickens before they've hatched. Don't get ahead of yourself. Take it one week at a time. Competition in music sucks...just enjoy it damn it.

Then I thought stuff it. Just don't log on anymore and I won't have to worry about it. Gosh the virtual world is so stressful.

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Date: Thursday July 23
Time: 9:00pm
Address: The Butterfly Club / South Melbourne
Tix: $15 / Only 50 available / please pre-purchase - The Butterfly Club

Details: My first gig as a Melbourne singer/songwriter. Jeez I like the sound of that. The venue is a really intimate little 50 seat theatre, so it will be a really cool evening and hopefully a great start to life in melbourne. Hope you can make it.

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I love intimate shows more than watching my beloved Eagles win the footy. If your interested in having me play - be it in your lounge room with your mates, or on your special wedding day then please shoot me an email.

info[at]daveandersononline.com

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